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Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2023
Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says

There were 562 buy-out contracts last year, 34% higher than the number of sold in 2021 and breaking the previous record set in 2019.

By Gregg Greenberg
The joy of eliminating write-offs
OPINION MAR 01, 2023
The joy of eliminating write-offs

A change in cash flow meant it temporarily wasn't worth it to itemize donations of goods and money, a development that provided an unexpected bonus.

By Joanne Cleaver
Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2023
Advisory firm looks for clients right before they need advice

Michigan-based Innovia Wealth concentrates on entrepreneurs who are on the brink of striking it rich.

By Jeff Benjamin
Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Biden plans to name Julie Su as next Secretary of Labor

Su, who would become the first Asian American Cabinet secretary in Biden’s administration, would replace Marty Walsh.

By Bloomberg
Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Advisors recommend solo 401(k) to sole-proprietor clients

Some business owners are able to accumulate more retirement savings in the vehicles than in a SEP IRA, and such funds can also become part of a Roth IRA rollover strategy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2023
Most Americans aren't ready for retirement and don't want to talk about it: Study

Despite fairly aggressive spending plans, the majority of Americans are not feeling too confident about their retirement resources going forward.

By Gregg Greenberg
Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Insured Retirement Institute seeks to build on SECURE 2.0 wins

The annuity sector trade association is advocating for legislation that would mandate retirement plans for small employers that don't have them, as well as bills that would increase the use of annuities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2023
Top things for estate planners to do before Tax Day 2023

What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.

By Gregg Greenberg
TIAA adds industry veterans to retirement solutions team
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
TIAA adds industry veterans to retirement solutions team

TIAA announced the hiring of Shamila Rajaratnam from the Vanguard Group and Jim Mullery from Prudential to round out its retirement solutions leadership team.

By Gregg Greenberg
Willis Towers Watson rolls out pooled employer plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
Willis Towers Watson rolls out pooled employer plan

The launch follows the company’s offerings of similar plans in the UK and Europe; Transamerica will serve as record keeper for PEP.

By InvestmentNews
Number of 401(k) millionaires drops by a third in 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2023
Number of 401(k) millionaires drops by a third in 2022

The outlook isn’t much better for 2023 as investors continue to deal with persistent inflation and economic uncertainty.

By Bloomberg
Inflation pressures not stopping retirement savers, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
Inflation pressures not stopping retirement savers, Fidelity says

Average retirement account balances increased at the end of the fourth quarter from third-quarter levels.

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirement experts advise staying nimble regarding 4% rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
Retirement experts advise staying nimble regarding 4% rule

While the popular guideline is a good starting point, inflation and rising interest rates are factors that change the game when it comes to retirement withdrawals.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) fees decline again in 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
401(k) fees decline again in 2022

The average decrease in total investment costs last year was 0.3%, according to the latest 401(k) Averages Book.

By InvestmentNews
FPA partnering to offer elder care planning program to its members
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
FPA partnering to offer elder care planning program to its members

The Elder Planning Specialist Program is a 10-week online program that helps financial planners to meet the needs of aging clients.

By InvestmentNews
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Investors think they need at least $3 million to retire

According to a Bloomberg survey, most respondents are optimistic they’ll move closer to their retirement goal by ending 2023 with more in retirement savings than at the end of 2022.

By Bloomberg
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2023
Helping clients apply for survivor benefits

If a surviving spouse is collecting their own Social Security retirement or disability benefit when their spouse dies, or is not yet collecting Social Security, they will have to apply for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2023
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform

The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Empower joins group providing portability of retirement savings

The Portability Services Network, a group that includes Alight, Fidelity and Vanguard, aims to automatically transfer retirement plan account balances when workers who've saved less than $5,000 change jobs.

By InvestmentNews
Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2023
Retirees remain anxious despite decline in inflation

A survey by the Senior Citizens League shows a majority of older consumers remain skeptical that the 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 will keep pace with rising costs this year.

By Gregg Greenberg